Nov 21, 2024

2024-2025 College Catalog and Student Handbook

Engineering Systems Technology - Operations Management

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The Engineering Systems Technology program is designed to provide students with an effective blending of diverse industrial skill sets through a variety of specializations, preparing program completers with the skills needed for immediate entrance into the industrial workforce. Skills emphasized in the program include, but are not limited to: advanced manufacturing applications, computerized design and industrial equipment programming, operations management, and maintenance of electrical and mechanical systems.

The AAS in Engineering Systems Technology was developed in compliance with the Complete College Tennessee Act of 2010. Students who begin this program at Walters State Community College and transfer to another Tennessee public community college are guaranteed their credits will transfer toward completion of the AAS degree in Engineering Systems Technology.

In compliance with the Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) accreditation requirements, all students graduating from the AAS in Engineering Systems Technology must complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of management and/or technical coursework at Walters State Community College as a requirement for graduation.

The Engineering Systems Technology degree program contains four specialization areas. Students are required to choose one specialization area from the four provided: Operations Management, Advanced Manufacturing, Architectural Design, and Mechanical Design.

Operations Management Specialization:

The operations management specialization covers the principles of lean manufacturing, cost accounting and engineering economy, and the foundations of computer aided design and manufacturing processes that provide a firm foundation for both industrial and manufacturing technicians. The courses in statistical quality analysis and problem solving are also useful for aspiring quality technicians.

This program and its specialization areas are designed for the student who does not intend to transfer to a baccalaureate degree program.

Degree: Associate of Applied Science

Emphasis: Engineering Systems Technology

Specialization: Operations Management

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

The following Recommended Full-Time Schedule is not a substitute for academic advising. You must meet with an academic advisor each semester to be cleared for registration. Consult with your advisor about scheduling and degree requirements. Also, see the current undergraduate catalog (catalog.ws.edu) for a complete list of requirements and electives. Requirements are continually under revision, and there is no guarantee they will not be changed or revoked. Contact the academic division or department for current information.

Factors that affect your progression include required Learning Support courses, your choices regarding campus location, course delivery method, and the days and times selected to take classes.

¹General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

Learning Support courses must be taken every semester until completed.

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENST 1310 - Computers in Engineering Technology (3 hrs.)
ENST 1311 - Computer Aided Design I (3 hrs.)
ENST 1370 - Manufacturing Processes (3 hrs.)
ENST 2366 - Basic Operator and Maintenance Practicum I (3 hrs.)
or
BUSN 2330 - Principles of Management (3 hrs.)
1 Mathematics Elective (3 hrs.) Select from: MATH 1630,1710, or 1720)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication (3 hrs.)
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I (3 hrs.)
ENST 1350 - Industrial Safety (3 hrs.)
ENST 1380 - Engineering Technical Communication (3 hrs.)
ENST 2367 - Basic Operator and Maintenance Practicum II (3 hrs.)
or
BUSN 2340 - Human Resource Management (3 hrs.)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology (3 hrs.)
EGRT 2020 - Technology and Society (3 hrs.)
ENST 2351 - Statistics for Quality Control (3 hrs.)
ENST 2370 - Statics and Strength of Materials (3 hrs.)
ENST 2368 - Basic Operator and Maintenance Practicum III (3 hrs.)
or
ACCT 1010 - Principles of Accounting I (3 hrs.)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

ENST 1321 - Inventor I (3 hrs.)
ENST 2362 - Total Productive Maintenance (3 hrs.)
ENST 2380 - Project Scheduling (3 hrs.)
ENST 2390 - Capstone (3 hrs.)
or
ENST 2391 - Internship (3 hrs.)
ENST 2369 - Basic Operator and Maintenance Practicum IV (3 hrs.)
or
ACCT 1020 - Principles of Accounting II (3 hrs.)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Engineering Systems Technology - Operations Management

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

EGRT 2020 - Technology and Society

Behavioral/Social Sciences

PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology

Mathematics

Mathematics General Education elective (Select from MATH 1630, MATH 1710, or MATH 1720)

Engineering Systems Technology - Operations Management

Recommended Full-Time Schedule

First Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Second Year

Fall Term (15 semester credit hours)

Spring Term (15 semester credit hours)

Program Degree Requirements - A.A.S. Engineering Systems Technology - Operations Management

General Education Requirements (15 hours)

Communication

Humanities and/or Fine Arts

Behavioral/Social Sciences

Mathematics

Area of Emphasis Requirements (45 hours)

Major Field Requirements (15 hours)

Operations Management Specialization Requirements (18 hrs.)

Options - Choose One Path (12 Hours)

Supervision and Management Sequence

Basic Operator and Maintenance Sequence

Total Credit Hours 60